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WN62 DWE

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 DWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 76,822 miles

Offside Rear not seated correctly into rubber mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 76,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear not seated correctly into rubber mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 64,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,704 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 53,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 48,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,753 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,880 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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WN62 DWE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN62 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN62 DWE registered?

WN62 DWE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is WN62 DWE safe to buy?

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